Are You Building on Clay?

Posted on Jul 21, 2017 2:25pm PDT

Building on expansive clay soil requires special considerations and construction
techniques. In this video from Matt Risinger, you will learn some important
tips and tricks that can be used to pour a foundation slab on clay soil.
To prevent damage to your concrete foundation, you will need to specifically
engineer your foundation to resist the forces of expansion and contraction.
A contractor that offers foundation services in Murfreesboro can help
you create a foundation slab that is designed specifically for use in
an area with clay soil.

By taking the time to engineer your foundation with the potentially damaging
forces of clay soil in mind, you can help to eliminate the need for future
foundation repair services . Your engineer can measure the plasticity of your soil and use this information
to anticipate any structural issues that may occur in your foundation
at a later date.